Vocabulary

to love one's child too much for their own good; to love one's daughter so much as to make her a nun

to love one's child too much for their own good; to love one's daughter so much as to make her a nun

intense antipathy (like a blazing fire); flames of rage

the darkness of ignorance

small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise

thereupon; therefore; because of that

one's true nature

(of juice, etc.) "from concentrate"

in order; from start to end

bad things happen to those who attempt things; if a dog walks they will hit a stick

the proof of the pudding is in the eating; evidence is better than debate

universal life force; source of animation for all things

to use all one's strength (ability)

to achieve success

to grant permission; to give permission

to betray a secret

having not the slightest idea

to take by surprise

to participate in (as a member); to get involved in

from the cradle to the grave

to apply for a job; to apply for work

Occam's razor; Ockham's razor

class teacher; homeroom teacher; home room teacher; form teacher

lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)

lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)

to be no match for; to not hold a candle to

to choke; to have trouble breathing

from what time

a good time to view the Moon (i.e. when it is full)

to go to sea; to become a sailor

to be answerable (for); to take the blame

warmly; cordially; with tender care

eating only a little; having a small appetite

the curtain opens (for the start of a play, act, etc.); the curtain rises; to start (of a play)

sorry to trouble you, but ...; excuse me, but ...; pardon me, but ...

to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch

as you want; as you will

a gentle spirit is more important than looks; handsome is as handsome does

to slim down; to lose weight

to slim down; to lose weight